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Cobra AM1055 FLT vs Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work

What AM1055 FLT does better (2) and where XT50 Pro Hobby & Work wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM1055 FLT
Cobra · 2025AM1055 FLT
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
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Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £100
8.7Range & power7.4
7.1Battery2.1
8.3Ruggedness9.2

Why is AM1055 FLT better than XT50 Pro Hobby & Work?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 700 mAh2.9×
  2. Weight45 g vs 94 g2.1×

Why is XT50 Pro Hobby & Work better than AM1055 FLT?

  1. Channels16 vs 855.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra AM1055 FLTCobra AM1055 FLT≈ £1009.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1685
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight45 g94 g
Width—102 mm
Height—49 mm
Depth—30 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, OrangeYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke—
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